I just have the probe on top of the shelf the panel sits under. As long as the shelf surface is 35 degrees I'm not too fussed how warm it is under it. Generally I'm getting about 32 degrees under it. But it all depends how high the shelf is as to how warm it gets underneath. Or how high a basking spot is placed under the panel.How hot does the timber it is mounted to get? If you mount the probe for a thermostat somewhere below it for a basking spot or warming ambient, hot air rises so the heat its emitting will be a bit hotter by the time the area at the probe reaches the set temp but how much hotter?
How hot does the timber it is mounted to get? If you mount the probe for a thermostat somewhere below it for a basking spot or warming ambient, hot air rises so the heat its emitting will be a bit hotter by the time the area at the probe reaches the set temp but how much hotter?
It's all about how you use the cord. I can get the same temps with cord as I do with my heat panel no problems.thanks, i was thinking of using one to warm the ambient air as i'll be making quite a large enclosure (1500x1200x550) and building a basking shelf 2/3-3/4 of the way to the top and using heatcord to heat it but don't think the cord would heat the ambient air enough (at all really) and would most likely have the cord running non-stop.
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